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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Civil/Highway Engineer II to join our team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to design streets, highways, interchanges, railroad sites, and other Massachusetts infrastructure projects. You will perform a variety of engineering duties and be responsible for the development of engineering studies, designs, estimates, and construction documents. You will utilize engineering software and collaborate with CAD designers, other engineers, and subcontractors.

This role requires candidates to be in our Boston, MA office.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct field investigations and perform roadway/highway design, grading and drainage, utilities, green infrastructure, work zone traffic control, site layout, and other transportation engineering tasks.

Develop civil/highway design plans, profiles, sections, and details using engineering software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, specifications, and other contract documents.

Support multi-disciplinary design development teams in project execution.

Provide support for other engineering activities as required.

Perform additional responsibilities as appropriate for the position.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or a related field) and 5+ years of related work experience.

Experience with MassDOT civil/highway projects.

Familiarity with MassDOT standards and specifications.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation software, along with working knowledge of other engineering-related PC software packages.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Professional Engineer (PE) and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificates are preferred.

Join Parsons and be part of a team that delivers innovative and impactful infrastructure projects. Apply today to advance your engineering career!

Security Clearance Requirement: None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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